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"The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated."
--Mahatma Gandhi
This page is dedicated to all the caring people, rescue & adoption groups, and animal organizations who rescue, rehabilitate and place mutts in responsible loving homes. Seminars
How To Identify Mixed Breeds
Sue Sternberg
Various locations
Rondout Valley Kennels
Accord, NY
(914)687-4297
Also offers other seminars on a variety of dog-related topics.
Rescue & Rehoming
John Rogerson
4-Day Workshop
Various Locations throughout US & Europe
Also offers other seminars on a variety of dog-related topics.
Web Sites
Shelters & Adoption Groups
- American Humane Association
63 Inverness Drive East
Englewood, Colorado 80112-5117
(800)227-4645
(303)792-9900
- ASPCA
NY, NY
Numerous programs and services including: Obedience Training, Behavioral Counselling, Adoption Services, Pet Assisted Therapy, Spaying & Neutering, etc.
- Being Kind
NY, NY
Contact: Linda Cherney
(212)781-4888
- Bide-A-Wee
38th ST & 1st. Ave.
New York, NY
532-5884
- Best Friends Sancuary
(801)644-2001
- Canine Resource & Referral Helpline
Sponsored by the American Dog Trainers Network
(212)727-7257 (Mid-afternoons only, EST)
Free info & referrals: Dog Training, Owner Counseling, Pet Care, Adoptions, etc.
- Caring Corps
Contact: Livi French
NY, NY
(212)737-9358
- City Critters
New York, NY
- Friends of Animals
1841 Broadway
NY, NY
(212)247-8120
- Humane Society of NY
306 E. 59th St.
NY, NY
(212)752-4840
- Humane Society of the United States
Flanders, NJ
(201)927-5611
- Monadnock Humane Society
West Swanzey, NH
- Mighty Mutts
New York, NY
Great selection of mixed breed dogs.
- Muffin's Pet Listing Service
(718)833-7988
Finds responsible homes.
- Rondout Valley Kennels
Shelter & Real Life Rooms
Accord, NY
(914)687-4297
Sue Sternberg's innovative "real life rooms" help rescue dogs make the transition between life on the street or animal
shelter and life in a real home. Reduces stress, increases dog's comfort & sense of security, and helps to facilitate housebreaking and good house manners. Numerous programs and services including: Educational
Seminars, Obedience Training, Owner Counseling, and Boarding.
- St. Hubert's Giralda
Madison, NJ
(201)377-5541
Numerous programs and services including: Obedience Training, Behavioral Counselling, Seminars & Workshops, Charitable Gift Shop, Adoption Services, etc.
- SF SPCA
San Fransisco, CA
Numerous programs and services including: Obedience Training, Behavioral Counselling, Adoption Services, Pet Assisted Therapy, Spaying & Neutering, etc.
- Toy Breed & Small Mixed Breed Rescue
NY, NY
(212)475-8479
Many services including: Adoptions, Grooming, Pet Care. Toy & small dogs available to qualified homes.
Mixed Breed Registries & Clubs
Recommended Books
- Choosing A Shelter Dog
Bob Christiansen
- Mutts: America's Dogs
Brian Kilcommons and Michael Capuzzo
(Warner Books)
- Save That Dog
Liz Palika
- Saved! A Guide to Success With Your Shelter Dog
M.L. Papurt, DVM
- Second Hand Dog
Carol Lea Benjamin
- The Adoption Option
Eliza Rubenstein and Shari Kalina
- Unforgettable Mutts -- Pure of Heart, Not of Breed
Karen Derrico
(New Sage Press)
Additional Resources
Doing Things for Animals
P.O. Box 2165
Sun City, AZ 85372-2165
(602)977-5793
Publishes an annual "no-kill" shelter listing. Over 300 listings nationwide.
Cost: $23.
NOTE: Special thanks to Karen Derrico, author of Unforgettable Mutts.
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